upthrust
upthrust
Definition
up·thrust (-t̸hrust′)
noun
- an upward push or thrust
- Geol. an upheaval of a part of the earth's crust
upthrust
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- granite: The North Tor is one last big upthrust of granite before the slopes fall away to a pronounced gap.
- water: An object floats if the upthrust of the water is strong enough to support its weight.
Converse of object
- cause: The movement also caused an upthrust offshore, in the compression zone, to form a lagoon.
Adjective modifier
- maximum: As you enter the water bring both legs sharply together giving maximum upthrust.
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